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2.3 Island Biogeography

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Island biogeography is the study of the ecological relationships and distribution of organisms on islands, and of these organisms' community structures. The theory was developed by MacArthur and Wilson in the 1960s and applies not just to literal islands but to any isolated habitat patch (mountaintops, lakes, forest fragments).

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  1. 2.1Introduction to BiodiversityPreview lesson
  2. 2.2Ecosystem ServicesPreview lesson
  3. 2.3Island BiogeographyThis lesson
  4. 2.4Ecological TolerancePreview lesson
  5. 2.5Natural Disruptions to EcosystemsPreview lesson
  6. 2.6AdaptationsPreview lesson
  7. 2.7Ecological SuccessionPreview lesson

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